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Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I tried to get a refund on order that were never mail out they say it take 10 business days no refund in ten business now they say it take 30 days which it never deal with this company again i rate them a two because they answer my text

Date of experience: June 4, 2017
Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I have shopped on Mercari for a long time and have always had great experiences with sellers. I have never been disappointed in my purchases. Recently I had a problem and contacted customer service and was pleasantly surprised to get such prompt service topped with kindness and understanding! Im a Mercari shopper for life!

Date of experience: July 10, 2018
Mercari R. Mercari Rep
over a year old

Hey Mary,

We appreciate your enthusiasm for Mercari! Don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service if you run into any other issues in the future!

Best,
Team Mercari

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service is the WORST. They closed my account for nothing won't give anyone a chance to petition or explain the rules explicitly. I had posted a handbag and they immediately closed it. I had no idea it was against the rules to post a NON designer purse for sale.

Date of experience: June 5, 2022
Georgia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I have been screwed a 2nd time. First time I returned bracelet and I paid $250 for it.
Now seller made a mistake and sent me someone else's order. I am screwed bc I just returned after 10 days (attending a funeral) Seller is not allowed to help and I am OUT $50 and they will not allow communication- it's like dealing with Communist China-they have deleted 3 of my attempts to communicate with the seller. I am out $300. With NO recourse. Buyer Beware!

Date of experience: July 15, 2020
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Mercari lies
October 22, 2020

I shipped out 2 $800 chandeliers both purchased for $300 on their site. It was completely wrapped in bubble wrap the full 2 inches, that UPS mandated and the box they had me buy from them in order to provide security. One was received perfectly. The other was damaged. Mercari STATES they provide a $200 insurance on your item in case of loss or damage in transit. And YET THEY refuse to follow it. Claiming it wasn't packaged correctly, yet the other was the same way and NOT broke. The receiver even stated, it was packaged correctly, and Mercari says we are both wrong and it's my loss to swallow.

Date of experience: October 22, 2020
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worst Customer Service
January 23, 2021

Honestly, worst customer service. Explained 4x and they were confused. Plus they took so Looooong to respond. I was asking for a credit because of shipping and a credit for using their mobile app which I didn't see. Instead I got the phone number to UPS for tracking my package. I got no information about receiving any credit whether they can or cannot give it to me. It was the 1st time I used Mercari and it was very disappointing and frustrating.

Date of experience: January 23, 2021
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Mercari accepted a return from a buyer claiming the items were not as described and damaged on arrival. The buyer then sends photos of just the items and conventionally doesn't take photos of the packing materials used. Mercari accepted the return under insufficient packing materials when there was ZERO proof without photos. All in all if you're a buyer wanting too return items just don't send pictures of packing materials it came with and they will refund you and screw the seller over!

Date of experience: September 28, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Scammed buy buyers
March 14, 2020

I sold 16 items on Mercari. 3 of which were a nightmare. Customers claim items are not as described and want a refund, but never send the items back for returns. Customers can request returns for no reason "just because", and Mercari honors it! It isn't right. Stay away, lean towards Ebay and Poshmark where you are protected. Mercari doesnt seem to care about sellers, only about their "cut" when you make a sale.

Date of experience: March 14, 2020
North Carolina
1 review
5 helpful votes
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My Money
July 14, 2017

They suspended my account indicating I was selling counterfeit items. I contacted them to release my funds. Never received a complain from customers. They said they will have to hold my funds until July 14,2017. I tried today to transfer my money to my account it will still not let me. I've been trying to contact them, but my messages have been blocked?

Date of experience: July 14, 2017
Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I have tried to purchase 2 times with them. Both times unsuccessfully either you purchase and seller does not ship. Or the seller does not respond or says you have a problem with payment source. I messaged this seller many times with no response. I would not give them a credit card number I use paypal only. Never again! Go to poshmark

Date of experience: July 24, 2023
Michigan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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N64 conkers bad fur day
December 13, 2023

I purchased an item in very good condition, the label had no marks on it. When games arrived, not damaged in shipping, the label has dented lines all over the front label. I contacted Mercari & they said it does meet their criteria for a return item. Do not trust this website. Contacted paypal to get refund. 1st photo show game displayed in listing, front & rear label, the item I paid for. The 2nd,3rd, 4th & 5th picture is what I received. Marks all over the front label. Mercari said it doesn't meet their criteria for a return & refused refund. I disagree, the pictures of the item I paid for & received its not in very good condition. DO NOT TRUST MERCARI

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Date of experience: December 13, 2023
Texas
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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This website does not deserve even one star. I bought a furby rocker from one of the sellers in Mercari. The item took two weeks to arrive and it was the wrong item. There is no place in the website to complain or contact the seller. It all comes to a dead end. I finally found a phone number (not in the website) but I was put on hold for a long time. First I wait time was 7 min, then increased to 10 min then "not available" then hang up on me. This website is a fraud and so suckish. I hope they go out of business soon!

Date of experience: May 7, 2018
Mercari R. Mercari Rep
over a year old

We're sorry to hear you've had an issue with your transaction. Our phone support is limited, but we'd be happy to take a look at your issue! Please email us at contact@mercari.com. We look forward to assisting you!^DE

Maryland
3 reviews
35 helpful votes
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I was a victim of fraud on my credit card. Without knowing this at the time I made a purchase on Mercari and it was declined. Without warning Mercari suspended my account and I have been unable to reactivate it even with an updated card. No warning, no communication from Mercari, no answers to numerous emails. At this point, I think I am grateful. I do not want to do business on this site!

Date of experience: May 21, 2018
Mercari R. Mercari Rep
over a year old

We're sorry to hear you've had trouble contacting us! Please reach out to us by emailing contact@mercari.com or Direct Messaging us on Facebook or Twitter. Thanks!^DE

New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Package missing
February 27, 2019

This company is bs. They said they delivered my package I never got nothing so i notify them and also notify my paypal account and mecari had the nerves to send me a uncomfortable email. Im still havent got any issue resolve but a call fed ex for your package and for them to pay for it. So people if you order with them and don't receive your package they will only give you website credit or tell you call who ever delivered the package for them to give you the money.

Date of experience: February 27, 2019
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Mercari specializes in vendors who pedal counterfeit wares. Purchased not one, but FIVE counterfeit items, shame on me for not waiting between purchase to arrive to see the actual quality/authenticity of the items purchased. This buyer was buttbit too many times. Word of advice, if you're purchasing any electronics, request the seller to send you the serial number and call the company to verify if that's an ACTUAL serial number for that product. Otherwise high likelihood they're peddling cheap crap for which you're overpaying for the privilege.

Date of experience: August 22, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
9 helpful votes
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I sold a handbag to some scum bag. Two days later after the bag was delivered I got a message from Mercari saying the buyer requested a return and it was approved. Almost a week later my package was delivered except it wasnt my bag! The buyer put another cheap bag in the box and scammed me! Eventually I finally got in touch with mercari and guess what they did? NOT A $#*!ING THING! Now Im out $200. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this horrible site. Huge scam

Date of experience: February 26, 2018
Mercari R. Mercari Rep
over a year old

That doesn't sound like a good experience at all Mary. Although we take return claims (and disputes) very seriously, I can definitely understand your frustration in going through so much effort just to have an item come back not as expected. If you'd like additional details regarding the case, or would like someone to take a second look at this transaction, don't hesitate to write in at contact@mercari.com.^JR

Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They claim I was attempting to sell a prohibited item, I don't understand why my item was marked prohibited to begin with. I received the warnings, restricted account, and we're closing your account all within 12hrs. I put an inquiry in... 3 days later all it said was you were attempting to sell a prohibited item. He just gave me the information I already knew. Nothing else. This is frustrating. The only information you receive is from a pre-written generic email. No customer service skills exist.

Date of experience: October 30, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware
March 14, 2022

I ordered a necklace for my wife. The picture of the item looked good on their site but did not portray the lack in quality. The company makes it very difficult to return an item & to create a return on their site was impossible. After several emails it was decided that I couldn't return the necklace.

Date of experience: March 14, 2022
Tennessee
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Great Site
June 2, 2018

I have had a very positive experience on the site. I find a lot of the complaints are people trying to sell fake goods. If you are selling fake goods, don't expect to be welcome on any selling platform. If you sell or buy high end goods on any site, there is a risk. Know that before you list or buy. The customer service has been very responsive for me. I speak to them in a kind manner and they do the same. It is a win for me.

Date of experience: June 1, 2018
California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I opened a return for an expensive item because it was not working properly. Return was approved, return label sent, and I shipped the package with the return label provided to me. Tracking shows the item delivered and now Mercari is trying to tell me that they won't refund me because I took more than 3 days to return the item, which I did not... They want me to go into the FedEx store and talk to a manager, which is completely irrelevant as I have tracking showing the item delivered. I have to open a dispute with my credit card company to get my money back. This company is a scam...

Date of experience: April 12, 2023

Overview

Mercari has a rating of 1.2 stars from 2,394 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Mercari most frequently mention customer service, credit card and phone number. Mercari ranks 588th among Marketplace sites.

service
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value
845
shipping
838
returns
826
quality
799
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